Fontein, Pieter
Owner Id00030952
TypePerson
GenderMale
Biographical dates - Period of existence1708-1788
Other InformationPieter Fontein was a Mennonite minister/teacher and bibliophile. He studied to become a Mennonite teacher in Leiden and Amsterdam, became a minister in Rotterdam in 1732 and in Amsterdam (Lamist Mennonite Church) in 1739. From his emirate in 1748 until his death he focused on the study of of the classics, and in particular on a text-critical edition of the Characters by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus, which never appeared in print. He bequeathed an enormous library (c. 1400 titles, mostly classical literature) to the Lamist Mennonite Church in 1789, of which c. 1200 titles were given on loan (and partly sold later) to the University Library Amsterdam in 1919.
Sources:
http://www.biografischportaal.nl/persoon/68688743
https://archives.uba.uva.nl/resources/ubainv208
Variant NamesPetrus Fontein
Activity
Start (year)1732
End (year)1739
NoteMennonite minister/teacher in Rotterdam.
MARC Area Codee-ne
PlaceRotterdam (Geonames Id: 2747891)
Profession / Type of InstitutionClergy
CharacterisationReligious
Activity
Start (year)1739
End (year)1748
NoteMennonite minister/teacher in Amsterdam (Lamist Mennonite Church).
MARC Area Codee-ne
PlaceAmsterdam (Geonames Id: 2759794)
Profession / Type of InstitutionClergy
CharacterisationReligious
Activity
Start (year)1748
End (year)1788
NoteIn 1748 Fontein retired and until his death he focused on the study of the classics.
MARC Area Codee-ne
PlaceAmsterdam (Geonames Id: 2759794)
Profession / Type of InstitutionScholar
CharacterisationReligious
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